Baltimore, Maryland vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 157.5% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $257,503 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
698% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.5% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,031.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher