Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 94.4% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $97,197 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Jose
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Waconia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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