Staples, Minnesota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 191.3% more expensive than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $145,664 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Staples, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
580% more expensive in San Jose
than in Staples, Minnesota
Staples, MN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Staples, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.3% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  899.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher