Elyria, Ohio vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 211.8% more expensive than Elyria, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $187,082 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elyria, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Elyria, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
823% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Elyria, Ohio
Elyria, OH vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Elyria, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  211.8% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,150.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  96.0% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher