Waco, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 198.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $297,972 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
588% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Waco, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  198.0% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  958.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher