New Albany, Ohio vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 78.0% more expensive than New Albany, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,020 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than New Albany, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in New Albany, Ohio
New Albany, OH vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to New Albany, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.0% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher