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CAMBRIDGE vs. SANTA CRUZ
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
17.2%
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$117,156
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
12.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.6% lower
Commute
15.5% higher
Health
22.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.5% lower
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