Florence, Alabama vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 156.3% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $256,297 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
631% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Florence, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.3% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  706.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher