Santa Clara, California vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 82.6% more expensive than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $91,323 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher