Manhattan, New York vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 6.2% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $95,569 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.8% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% lower