Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 141.3% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $120,651 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in San Jose
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Plains, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.3% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  687.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  101.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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