Federal Way, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 75.3% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $142,207 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower