Middlebury, Vermont vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 109.4% more expensive than Middlebury, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $236,579 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlebury, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Middlebury, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Middlebury, Vermont
Middlebury, VT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Middlebury, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher