What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Boise City, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Boise City, Idaho?

A salary of $100,000 in Boise City, Idaho should increase to $201,803 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOISE CITY vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 101.8% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $201,803 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Boise City, Idaho

Boise City, ID vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Boise City, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

326.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

66.3% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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