Huntsville, Alabama vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 159.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $184,907 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
455% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.2% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  743.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher