Santa Clara, California vs. Caldwell, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho is 56.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,863 in Caldwell, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caldwell, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Caldwell
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Caldwell, ID
Compared to Santa Clara, Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower