What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $30,084 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is 59.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,084 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County)
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County), SC

Compared to Santa Clara, Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County) is:

Homeowner

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59.9% lower

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Food

18.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

88.1% lower

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Utilities

19.5% higher

Commute

25.5% lower

Health

1.9% higher

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Personal

7.5% lower

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