Cost of Living Calculator - Batavia, New York vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 166.0% more expensive than Batavia, New York.

You would need a salary of $133,007 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Batavia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1014% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Batavia, New York
Batavia, NY vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Batavia, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.0% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  759.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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