Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 56.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $117,082 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Washington, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower