Fargo, North Dakota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 127.4% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $113,687 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fargo, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher