Auburn Hills, Michigan vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 151.4% more expensive than Auburn Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,722 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills, MI vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Auburn Hills, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.4% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  661.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower