Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Elmo, Minnesota


The cost of living in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 41.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,488 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lake Elmo
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Elmo, MN
Compared to San Jose, Lake Elmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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