San Jose, California vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 65.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $47,819 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Salina
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Salina, KS
Compared to San Jose, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  59.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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