Decatur, Georgia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 99.9% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $99,951 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Decatur, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher