Cost of Living in Santa Clara
Summary of cost of living in Santa Clara, CA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,618.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,272.4$, excluding rent.
- Santa Clara is 6.6% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santa Clara is, on average, 0.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 9.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.00 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.75 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.00 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.29 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.90 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.38 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.00 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.00 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.75 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.10 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.25 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.57 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.75 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.67 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.11 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.33 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.41 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.21 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,666.67 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 218.14 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 39.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 63.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 100.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.67 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,189.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 56.25 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.50 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 80.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,950.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,690.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,420.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,160.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 829.73 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 835.98 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,187.75 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.71 | |
Prices in Santa Clara, California
This city had 60 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 3 February 2026
Last update: 3 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Palo Alto, California | 17.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Cruz, California | 32.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakland, California | 42.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in San Francisco, California | 45.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Berkeley, California | 50.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mountain View, California | 58.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Rosa, California | 101.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sacramento, California | 121.71 miles |
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