San Jose, California vs. Columbus, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 61.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $57,349 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Columbus
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Columbus, NE
Compared to San Jose, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  61.9% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower