Apex, North Carolina vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 107.5% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,751 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Apex, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher