Cost of Living Calculator - Akron, Ohio vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 195.4% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $221,517 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1097% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Akron, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.4% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,266.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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