Santa Clara, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 48.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Santa Clara, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower