Santa Clara, California vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 41.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $94,641 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey 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 Mahwah
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Santa Clara, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher