Gurnee, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 120.7% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $331,109 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in San Jose
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Gurnee, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.7% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower