Cost of living
Santa Clara (United States) compared to New Jersey
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Overview comparison
Santa Clara (United States)New Jersey
Consumer prices in New Jersey are roughly 59% higher than in Santa Clara (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,010 | 2,637 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,652 | 6,719 |
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| Without rent one person | 604 | 948 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,113 | 3,440 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 506.26 | 1,560.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,012.39 | 3,078.26 |
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| Food person | 430 | 637 |
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| Food family | 965 | 1,429 |
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| Transport person | 32.41 | 77.18 |
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| Transport family | 106.17 | 186.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.41 years | 58.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.04 | 18.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.81 | 93.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.64 | 11.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 | 7.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.98 | 5.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.81 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 348.59 | 2,113.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.06 | 1,832.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,108.57 | 3,513.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 654.69 | 2,744.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.18 | 119.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.17 | 152.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.83 | 59.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.15 | 6.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 281 | 3,495 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 294 | 4,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 4.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.33% | 69.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.32 | 19.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.14 | 4.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.06 | 3.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.74 | 17.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.35 | 13.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 15.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 1.91 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Clara (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.67 | 40.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.53 | 17.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.54 | 165.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.32 | 27.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.47 | 55.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.42 | 86.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 130.42 | 1,260.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,312 | 17,259 |
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