Santa Cruz, California vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 55.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $61,779 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska 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 Omaha
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Santa Cruz, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower