Herndon, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 62.0% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,520 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Herndon, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower