Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Storm Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 65.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,849 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Storm Lake, IA
Compared to San Jose, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  60.3% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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