Cost of Living Calculator - Dennis, Massachusetts vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 61.1% more expensive than Dennis, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,562 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dennis, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Dennis, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Dennis, Massachusetts
Dennis, MA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Dennis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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