Santa Clara, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 53.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $55,483 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Santa Clara, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower