Cost of Living Calculator - Colchester, Connecticut vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 83.5% more expensive than Colchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $137,624 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colchester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Colchester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Colchester, Connecticut
Colchester, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Colchester, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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