Santa Cruz, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 17.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $79,536 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in New York
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Santa Cruz, New York is:
  Homeowner
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  17.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  61.0% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
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  Personal
  16.0% higher
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