Austin, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 81.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $208,937 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Austin, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher