Boulder Creek, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 46.6% more expensive than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $205,200 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Boulder Creek, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower