Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Massachusetts vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 53.2% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,580 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Medford, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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