Cost of Living Calculator - Hays, Kansas vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 164.1% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $132,064 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
428% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Hays, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.1% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  158.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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