Smithfield, Virginia vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 42.6% more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,325 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, VA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Smithfield, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher