Pacifica, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 5.9% more expensive than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $82,566 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Pacifica, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower