San Jose, California vs. Minden, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minden, Nevada is 38.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $60,167 in Minden, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minden, Nevada is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Minden
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Minden, NV
Compared to San Jose, Minden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher