Sylva, North Carolina vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 168.1% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,036 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Sylva, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  661.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  116.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher