Troy, New York vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 154.4% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $152,662 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
504% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Troy, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.4% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  758.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher