What is a pro or con of living in Carmel Valley Village, Californiacompared to Santa Clara, California?

Median Home Cost is 6% cheaper in Carmel Valley Village.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel Valley Village, California copmared to Santa Clara, California?

A salary of $116,000 in Santa Clara, California could decrease to $102,135 in Carmel Valley Village, 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.

SANTA CLARA vs. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clara, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 12.0% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $102,135 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Carmel Valley Village
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

Compared to Santa Clara, Carmel Valley Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.5% higher

Commute

26.5% lower

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Clara, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Clara, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

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