Provo, Utah vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 116.3% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $129,770 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Provo, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.3% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher