What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

A salary of $18,000 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado should increase to $29,572 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HIGHLANDS RANCH vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 64.3% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,572 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Highlands Ranch, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

22.3% higher

Health

29.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Santa Clara, CA

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