Fresno, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 127.6% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $113,795 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher