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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 157.2% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $192,885 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in San Jose
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Pella, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  174.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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