Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 223.4% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $316,916 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1082% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Lima, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  223.4% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,810.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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