Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Granite City, Illinois


The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 65.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $17,140 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois 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 Granite City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Granite City, IL
Compared to San Jose, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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