Cost of Living Calculator - Jefferson City, Missouri vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 144.0% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $183,004 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
494% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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