Santa Clara, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Santa Clara, California?
$22,980 / month
for a family, 325.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $275,760 for the year for a family.
$8,933 / month
for a single person, 87.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $107,200 for the year for a single person.

Santa Clara cost of living score
231
More expensive
131.0% higher
than the US average
54.1% higher
than the California average
Santa Clara, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 231, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 131.0% higher than the U.S. average and 54.1% lower than the average for California.

Santa Clara, CA

Housing costs in Santa Clara?
A typical home costs $1,438,500, which is 325.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 96.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Clara costs $3,140 per month, which is 119.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Clara?
To live comfortably in Santa Clara, California, a minimum annual income of $275,760 for a family, and $107,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Clara?
Santa Clara is a city located in the Silicon Valley region of California and has a higher cost of living compared to the state average. The median home price currently stands at around $1.3 million, but there are still some more reasonably priced housing options available in the area. Grocery expenses can range from around $350/month up to over $500/month depending on family size; basic utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment are estimated at just under $150/month. Santa Clara provides many attractions such as shopping centers, parks, restaurants and entertainment venues that make it an exciting place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanta ClaraCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  115.9  Unlock100.0
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  503.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  86.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  155.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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