Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 134.4% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $234,447 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
502% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.4% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  530.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher