Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 120.0% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,000 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Beaufort, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.0% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower