Santa Clara, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 68.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $15,610 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% lower
      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
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower