San Jose, California vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 55.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $75,670 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Dearborn
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to San Jose, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower