Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 176.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $152,303 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
548% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.9% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  802.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher