Santa Cruz, California vs. Stow, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stow, Ohio is 58.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $62,654 in Stow, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stow, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Stow
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Stow, OH
Compared to Santa Cruz, Stow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower