Gainesville, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 66.5% more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $224,777 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower