What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 311% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $111,936 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIOUX FALLS vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 123.9% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,936 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
311% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

123.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

383.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

47.7% higher

Health

6.5% higher

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Santa Cruz, California

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