Cost of Living Calculator - Marion, Illinois vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 156.9% more expensive than Marion, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,086 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Marion, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
824% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Marion, Illinois
Marion, IL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Marion, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.9% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  921.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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