Frisco, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 95.1% more expensive than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $253,635 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Frisco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Frisco, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher