Eden Prairie, Minnesota vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 103.5% more expensive than Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,242 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie, MN vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Eden Prairie, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower