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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 72.0% more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $215,025 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Danbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Danbury, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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