Lubbock, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 191.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $203,928 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
617% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.3% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  870.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  92.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher