Santa Cruz, California vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 61.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $19,435 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Erie
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower