Trenton, New Jersey vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 143.1% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $194,498 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Trenton, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,954.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower