Bradley Beach, New Jersey vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 34.1% more expensive than Bradley Beach, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $67,029 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bradley Beach, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bradley Beach, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Bradley Beach, NJ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bradley Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower