Santa Clara, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 25.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $224,840 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower