Keene, New Hampshire vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 135.8% more expensive than Keene, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $159,169 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Keene, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Keene, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Keene, New Hampshire
Keene, NH vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Keene, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.8% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher