Santa Clara, California vs. Mead, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mead, Washington is 51.0% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $73,501 in Mead, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead, Washington is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Mead
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Mead, WA
Compared to Santa Clara, Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower