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


The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 64.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $30,244 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Junction City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Junction City, KS
Compared to San Jose, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  57.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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