Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, Kansas vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 150.9% more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $188,179 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in San Jose
than in Valley Center, Kansas
Valley_Center, KS vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Valley_Center, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.9% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  557.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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