Herndon, Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 40.2% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,186 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Herndon, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower