Adel, Iowa vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 102.1% more expensive than Adel, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $606,256 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Adel, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Adel, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Adel, Iowa
Adel, IA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Adel, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower