Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, Arkansas vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 121.7% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $110,839 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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