Kannapolis, North Carolina vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 139.7% more expensive than Kannapolis, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $206,137 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kannapolis, North Carolina
Kannapolis, NC vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kannapolis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.7% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher