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MADISON vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 112.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $169,625 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in San Jose
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Madison, San Jose is:

Homeowner

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112.0% higher

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

290.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

76.0% higher

Health

15.9% higher

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Personal

0.2% higher

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