Omaha, Nebraska vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 126.6% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $188,090 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Omaha, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.6% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher