Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 94.1% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $72 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.1% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher