Maricopa, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 127.1% more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $352,309 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Maricopa, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.1% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher