Boston, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 53.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $206,900 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Boston, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower