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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 130.7% more expensive than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $173,015 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in San Jose
than in Independence, Kentucky
Independence, KY vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Independence, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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