Alexandria, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 67.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $182,651 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower