Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 83.7% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $128,570 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Fountain Hills, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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)
  207.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher