Morristown, New Jersey vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 36.1% more expensive than Morristown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,395 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morristown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Morristown, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown, NJ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Morristown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower