Santa Cruz, California vs. Summersville, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summersville, West Virginia is 61.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $28,600 in Summersville, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summersville, West Virginia is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Summersville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Summersville, WV
Compared to Santa Cruz, Summersville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower