Santa Cruz, California vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 49.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $91,194 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Nashville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Santa Cruz, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower