What is a pro or con of living in Riverside, Californiacompared to Santa Clara, California?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Riverside.

What salary do I need to live in Riverside, California copmared to Santa Clara, California?

A salary of $83,000 in Santa Clara, California could decrease to $47,343 in Riverside, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CLARA vs. RIVERSIDE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clara, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 43.0% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $47,343 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Riverside
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs. Riverside, CA

Compared to Santa Clara, Riverside is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.3% higher

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Clara, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Clara, CA vs. Riverside, CA

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