Tempe, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 108.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $167,034 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Tempe, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher