Cost of Living Calculator - Brevard, North Carolina vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 121.2% more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,897 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brevard, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard, NC vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Brevard, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.2% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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