Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 7.4% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,419 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Santa Clara
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Short Hills, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower