San Jose, California vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 56.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $24,171 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Laramie
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to San Jose, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  57.0% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower