What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to New Lenox, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 243% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to New Lenox, Illinois?

A salary of $112,000 in New Lenox, Illinois should increase to $235,386 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW LENOX vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

New Lenox, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 110.2% more expensive than New Lenox, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $235,386 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Lenox, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in San Jose
than in New Lenox, Illinois

New Lenox, IL vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to New Lenox, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

48.8% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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