Golden Valley, Arizona vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 64.1% more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $114,850 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, AZ vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Golden Valley, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher