Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 112.4% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,727 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bethlehem, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  444.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher