Santa Clara, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 18.0% more expensive than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $193,577 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher