Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 153.7% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $177,618 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
593% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Owensboro, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.7% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher