Homestead, Florida vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 79.0% more expensive than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,490 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Homestead, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Homestead, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher