Santa Clara, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 45.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $244,600 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Denver
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Santa Clara, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower