San Jose, California vs. Minneapolis, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Kansas is 64.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $17,744 in Minneapolis, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Minneapolis, KS
Compared to San Jose, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower