Santa Clara, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 39.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $73,041 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Santa Clara, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher