San Jose, California vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 40.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $118,140 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Star
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Star, ID
Compared to San Jose, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower