Cost of Living Calculator - Falls Church, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 30.8% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,089 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Falls Church, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower

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