Santa Clara, California vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 64.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,389 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Columbus
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower