Ezra Campbell living Nov 17, 2025

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Santa Clara sits at 163.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,985 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,527,900 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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