Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 152.5% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $315,602 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.5% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  573.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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