Cost of Living Calculator - Kingston, Rhode Island vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 69.7% more expensive than Kingston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $127,299 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kingston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston, RI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kingston, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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