Cities Similar to Santa Clara, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Santa Clara, CA
1. Sunnyvale, CA
151,967 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.9M
Rent estimate
$3,520/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Santa Barbara, CA
86,499 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.8M
Rent estimate
$3,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Costa Mesa, CA
108,354 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.3M
Rent estimate
$2,885/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Redwood City, CA
80,996 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.8M
Rent estimate
$3,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Carlsbad, CA
113,495 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.3M
Rent estimate
$3,045/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Milpitas, CA
77,321 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.4M
Rent estimate
$3,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Santa Monica, CA
89,922 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.5M
Rent estimate
$2,730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. San Ramon, CA
84,929 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.4M
Rent estimate
$3,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. San Mateo, CA
101,327 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$2.0M
Rent estimate
$3,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Pleasanton, CA
74,653 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.5M
Rent estimate
$2,955/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Santa Clara
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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