Redmond, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 21.6% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $154,463 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Redmond, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower