Severna Park, Maryland vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 49.7% more expensive than Severna Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,871 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Severna Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Severna Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park, MD vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Severna Park, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower