Santa Clara, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 52.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,543 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carson City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Santa Clara, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower