Cost of Living Calculator - Lead, South Dakota vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 151.2% more expensive than Lead, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $188,404 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lead, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lead, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lead, South Dakota
Lead, SD vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Lead, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.2% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,004.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  119.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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