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Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Florida vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 126.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $203,500 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Cruz is:
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  126.1% higher
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  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.7% higher
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
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  Personal
  8.3% higher
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