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Minneapolis vs San Jose

$100,000 in Minneapolis buys a lifestyle closer to $156,000 in San Jose, because San Jose's cost-of-living index is 172 versus 110.

Minneapolis

Strong job market and progressive state income tax.

COL index
110
Typical 1-bed
$1,500/mo
Comfortable salary
$94,000
$100k take-home
$73,903
Full Minneapolis guide

San Jose

The heart of Silicon Valley. Home prices are among the highest in the country.

COL index
172
Typical 1-bed
$2,900/mo
Comfortable salary
$146,000
$100k take-home
$73,957
Full San Jose guide

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