Athens, Alabama vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 136.1% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $446,425 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Athens, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.1% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher