Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 151.5% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $503,090 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  151.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
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  Personal
  9.3% higher
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