Bath, Maine vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 131.0% more expensive than Bath, Maine.

You would need a salary of $173,243 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bath, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bath, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bath, Maine
Bath, ME vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bath, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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