Tallahassee, Florida vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 124.6% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,369 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Tallahassee, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.6% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher