Cost of Living Calculator - Hartford, Connecticut vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 118.1% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $93,789 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
605% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Hartford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  623.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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