Howell, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 89.3% more expensive than Howell, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $94,653 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Howell, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Howell, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Howell, Michigan
Howell, MI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Howell, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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