Olympia, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 110.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $189,088 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Olympia, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.1% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher