Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 145.5% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,738 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  571.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher