Santa Clara, California vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 13.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $43,216 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Brookline
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Santa Clara, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher