Clarksville, Tennessee vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 129.2% more expensive than Clarksville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $114,583 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Clarksville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Clarksville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.2% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  471.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher