Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 69.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $15,256 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to San Jose, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  58.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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