Cost of Living Calculator - Malvern, Pennsylvania vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 55.2% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $155,225 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Malvern, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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