Oaklyn, New Jersey vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 116.5% more expensive than Oaklyn, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,245 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oaklyn, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Oaklyn, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Oaklyn, New Jersey
Oaklyn, NJ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Oaklyn, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  404.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher