Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 31.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $98,629 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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