Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 81.6% more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,191 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in San Jose
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Glen Ellyn, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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