Wethersfield, Connecticut vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 84.7% more expensive than Wethersfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $118,185 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wethersfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wethersfield, Connecticut
Wethersfield, CT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wethersfield, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower