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BOSTON vs. SANTA CRUZ
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
32.7%
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$83,576
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Boston, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.7% higher
Child Care
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
51.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.9% lower
Commute
16.2% lower
Health
21.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
19.1% lower
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