Atlanta, Georgia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 114.9% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $163,324 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher