What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $150,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $202,689 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.

WASHINGTON vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 35.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $202,689 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Washington, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

18.3% lower

Health

14.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Santa Cruz, CA

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