Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 139.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $299,617 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.7% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher