Santa Clara, California vs. Boulder Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 31.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $131,677 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Boulder Creek
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher