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Bloomington vs San Jose
Bloomington and San Jose
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in San Jose are under the US rate in this release, 2.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Bloomington to San Jose
In 2022-2023, 44 households filed a move from Bloomington to San Jose (about 48 people, average adjusted gross income $76,045). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,062 in Bloomington and $3,011 in San Jose. Bloomington has a state tax on wages. San Jose has a state tax on wages. Local pay in San Jose is 136% of the national level for the same work, against 80% in Bloomington.
San Jose averages 257 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 42°F. Bloomington is 206 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 29 minutes in San Jose and 22 in Bloomington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 44 households moved Bloomington → San Jose (about 48 people, average AGI $76,045). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Bloomington and San Jose changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 2,259 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $4,550–$8,500
- Container or pod
- $3,250–$6,100
- Rent a truck
- $2,050–$3,850
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Questions
Is San Jose cheaper than Bloomington after tax and rent?
No. San Jose leaves about $2,686 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,062 in Bloomington and $3,011 in San Jose.
Does San Jose have state income tax?
San Jose is in California, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Bloomington to San Jose?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.