Skokie, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 88.3% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $875,438 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in San Jose
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Skokie, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower