Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 65.6% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $455,299 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Happy Valley, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower