Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 131.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $347,781 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Madison, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.9% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher