salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,867
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$166
👥 People living there
310,178
230,221
Commute to work
32.6 min
34.1 min
College degree
19.7%
39.8%
Own their home
24.4%
71.8%
Below poverty line
23.4%
7.4%
Unemployment
11.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Newark and Santa Clarita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $59,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 58% more in Santa Clarita.