Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 196.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $282,001 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
677% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.8% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  878.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher