Madison, Alabama vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 49.7% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,310 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Madison, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher