salarySanta Clarita is 4% 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
$2,511
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$166
👥 People living there
439,418
230,221
Commute to work
29.8 min
34.1 min
College degree
48.7%
39.8%
Own their home
42.3%
71.8%
Below poverty line
13.4%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $3,027 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $57,461 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 17% more in Santa Clarita.