What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1674% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $65,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $149,126 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 129.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $149,126 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1674% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Detroit, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

129.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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25.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,595.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

38.0% lower

Health

33.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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