Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 155.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,633 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
497% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.3% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  679.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher