Key Largo, Florida vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 31.0% more expensive than Key Largo, Florida.

You would need a salary of $26,207 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Key Largo, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Key Largo, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Key Largo, Florida
Key Largo, FL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Key Largo, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower