Allen, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 117.3% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $162,962 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Allen, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher