Santa Clara, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 36.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $123,612 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower