What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Canton, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Canton, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Canton, Georgia should increase to $132,717 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CANTON vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Canton, Georgia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.0% more expensive than Canton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $132,717 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Canton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Canton, Georgia

Canton, GA vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Canton, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

226.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

13.1% lower

Health

9.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Canton, Georgia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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