Boxborough, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 66.3% more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $232,772 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Boxborough, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower