Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 130.9% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $127,014 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in San Jose
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.9% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  103.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher