Cost of Living Calculator - Bennington, Vermont vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 141.4% more expensive than Bennington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $350,030 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bennington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bennington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
474% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bennington, Vermont
Bennington, VT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bennington, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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