What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Northville township, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 142% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Northville township, Michigan?

A salary of $120,000 in Northville township, Michigan should increase to $190,187 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Northville township, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 58.5% more expensive than Northville township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $190,187 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northville township, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Northville township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Northville township, Michigan

Northville Township, MI vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Northville Township, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

12.5% lower

Health

33.5% higher

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Northville township, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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