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SANTA CRUZ vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is
26.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$46,993
in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Washington
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Santa Cruz, Washington is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
38.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.4% higher
Commute
22.4% higher
Health
12.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% higher
Cost of Food
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