Arlington, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 89.1% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,158 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Arlington, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher