Fresno, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 42.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $87,296 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher