Cost of Living Calculator - Owensboro, Kentucky vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 168.1% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $225,187 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
546% more expensive in San Jose
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Owensboro, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  661.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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