Santa Cruz, California vs. Chestertown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chestertown, Maryland is 54.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $22,703 in Chestertown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chestertown, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Chestertown
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Chestertown, MD
Compared to Santa Cruz, Chestertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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