Deerfield, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 70.3% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,720 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Deerfield, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower