Santa Clara, California vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 55.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,267 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower