Biloxi, Mississippi vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 147.6% more expensive than Biloxi, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $185,675 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Biloxi, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
503% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, MS vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Biloxi, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.6% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher