Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 38.4% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,531 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower