What is a pro or con of living in New Haven, Connecticutcompared to Santa Cruz, California?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in New Haven.

What salary do I need to live in New Haven, Connecticut copmared to Santa Cruz, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Cruz, California could decrease to $25,921 in New Haven, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CRUZ vs. NEW HAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Cruz, California vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 48.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $25,921 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in New Haven
than in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, CA vs. New Haven, CT

Compared to Santa Cruz, New Haven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.0% higher

Commute

0.8% lower

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Cruz, California vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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