Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 133.6% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,820 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Christiansburg, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher