Pocatello, Idaho vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 172.4% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $136,211 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.4% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  655.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher