Matawan, New Jersey vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 91.8% more expensive than Matawan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $210,938 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Matawan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Matawan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Matawan, New Jersey
Matawan, NJ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Matawan, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower