Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 173.2% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $236,036 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
727% more expensive in San Jose
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to North Chicago, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.2% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  930.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  108.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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