Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, Minnesota vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 200.3% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $225,291 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
717% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Fairmont, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  881.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  151.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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