Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 49.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,186 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to San Jose, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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