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CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$96,724
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
89.7% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
10.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
214.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.9% lower
Commute
53.5% higher
Health
2.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.2% lower
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