What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Plano, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 191% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Plano, Texas?

A salary of $19,000 in Plano, Texas should increase to $40,943 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLANO vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Plano, Texas vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 115.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,943 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Plano, Texas

Plano, TX vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Plano, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

115.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

59.7% higher

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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