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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 220.9% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $160,448 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1213% more expensive in San Jose
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Independence, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.9% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,562.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  132.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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