Cost of Living Calculator - Harwich, Massachusetts vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 58.9% more expensive than Harwich, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $119,145 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Harwich, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Harwich, Massachusetts
Harwich, MA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Harwich, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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