Cost of Living Calculator - Marietta, Georgia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 81.5% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $99,844 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Marietta, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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