Elk Grove, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 71.9% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $250,911 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower