Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax Station, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 24.8% more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,578 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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