Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 101.7% more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $282,359 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Williamstown, Massachusetts
Williamstown, MA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Williamstown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher