Bristol, Connecticut vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 99.3% more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $199,314 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bristol, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower