Folsom, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 58.4% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $177,434 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Folsom, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower