Santa Clara, California vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 34.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,214 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Martinez
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher