Cost of Living Calculator - Great Falls, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 7.4% cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,292 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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