San Carlos, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 26.5% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,082 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Santa Clara
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower