salarySanta Clarita is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,498
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,339
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$88,371
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$921,200
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,050
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$166
👥 People living there
3,857,263
230,221
Commute to work
30.7 min
34.1 min
College degree
38.5%
39.8%
Own their home
36%
71.8%
Below poverty line
16.5%
7.4%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $3,027 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Los Angeles?
About $58,496 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Los Angeles or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $88,371 in Los Angeles and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 33% more in Santa Clarita.
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