Ontario, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 85.3% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $157,474 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Ontario, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher