Santa Cruz, California vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 32.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $50,491 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Newtown
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Santa Cruz, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher