Cost of Living in Santa Clara, UT

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24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
75%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Santa Clara Utah National
Cost of living124105100
Groceries104101100
Health care99101100
Housing175113100
Transportation105101100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment101102100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare100105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Santa Clara is 18% higher than the Utah average
  • The cost of living in Santa Clara is 24% higher than the national average
  • Santa Clara housing is 75% higher than the national average
  • Utah general sales tax is 20% higher than the national average
  • Utah state income tax is 87% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$123,921$10,327$2,891$3,718
      Renters$84,523$7,044$1,972$2,536
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Santa Clara, UT, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Santa Clara, the median monthly income is $123,921 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,891 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $84,523, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,972 on monthly rental expenses.

      Utah Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Utah 6.1% 8.35%

      Utah Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Utah 4.85% 4.85%

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      Santa Clara, UT8,10312423.9%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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