Lamesa, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 235.9% more expensive than Lamesa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $167,929 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamesa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Lamesa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1686% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Lamesa, Texas
Lamesa, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Lamesa, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  235.9% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,573.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  107.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher