Santa Cruz, California vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 57.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $31,990 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Cincinnati
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Santa Cruz, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower