Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Munster, Indiana


The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 53.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $34,860 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Munster
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Munster, IN
Compared to San Jose, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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