Columbia, Maryland vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 98.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $158,986 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Columbia, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower