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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 29.5% more expensive than Falmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,090 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Falmouth, MA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Falmouth, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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