Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 129.9% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $298,927 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pittsfield, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher