Santa Clara, California vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 10.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $67,248 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Sammamish
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Santa Clara, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher