Santa Clara, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 56.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $65,908 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Santa Clara, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower