Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 15.7% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,849 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Brookline, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower