Acton, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 56.6% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $266,269 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Acton, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower