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


The cost of living in Centralia, Illinois is 66.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $16,977 in Centralia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Centralia
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Centralia, IL
Compared to San Jose, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% lower
      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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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