Cost of Living Calculator - Marblehead, Massachusetts vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 26.3% more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $94,739 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Marblehead, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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