Monterey, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 34.4% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $100,815 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Monterey, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher