What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 598% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $51,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $114,191 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 123.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $114,191 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
598% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

123.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

743.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.1% lower

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

5.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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