Mesa, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 116.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $108,441 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Mesa, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.9% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher