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FORT LAUDERDALE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
71.7%
more expensive
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$99,603
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
71.7% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
189.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.0% lower
Commute
15.5% lower
Health
10.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% higher
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