Santa Cruz, California vs. Fort Pierce, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Pierce, Florida is 56.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $21,720 in Fort Pierce, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Pierce, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Fort Pierce
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Fort Pierce, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Fort Pierce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower