Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 89.7% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,828 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  89.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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