Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 96.1% more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $215,688 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Elizabeth, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.1% 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)
  343.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower