Norfolk, Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 121.7% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $221,678 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Norfolk, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.7% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher