Niskayuna, New York vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 132.5% more expensive than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $255,796 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Niskayuna, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  402.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher