Utica, New York vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 143.1% more expensive than Utica, New York.

You would need a salary of $160,466 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Utica, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Utica, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
685% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Utica, New York
Utica, NY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Utica, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  790.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher