Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 136.5% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $158,471 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sioux Falls, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.5% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher