Cost of Living Calculator - Shawnee, Kansas vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 108.3% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $104,167 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in San Jose
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Shawnee, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.3% higher
      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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.