Kalispell, Montana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 98.0% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $197,974 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Kalispell, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  119.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher