Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 176.6% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $138,294 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Oak Ridge, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.6% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  853.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher