Arlington, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 45.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $152,757 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Arlington, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower