Cost of Living Calculator - Mendota, Illinois vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 190.9% more expensive than Mendota, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,467 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Mendota, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
879% more expensive in San Jose
than in Mendota, Illinois
Mendota, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Mendota, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,009.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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