Cost of Living Calculator - Le Mars, Iowa vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 177.4% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $208,065 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
455% more expensive in San Jose
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Le Mars, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.4% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  148.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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