Santa Monica, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 13.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $116,729 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Santa Clara
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher