Wilmington, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 64.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,433 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower