Cost of Living Calculator - Muscatine, Iowa vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 186.3% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,154 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
623% more expensive in San Jose
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Muscatine, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.3% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  646.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  142.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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