Santa Cruz, California vs. Chantilly, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chantilly, Virginia is 25.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,518 in Chantilly, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chantilly, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chantilly
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Chantilly, VA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Chantilly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher