Hagerstown, Maryland vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 145.2% more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $183,886 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, MD vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Hagerstown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher