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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 174.2% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $397,640 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
684% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Ottawa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.2% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  745.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  123.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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