Bloomington, Indiana vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 166.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $319 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.0% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  550.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  101.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher