Cost of Living Calculator - Dayton, Ohio vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 186.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $143,108 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1114% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Dayton, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.2% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,696.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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