Cost of Living Calculator - Maryland Heights, Missouri vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 128.7% more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $262,949 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
470% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Maryland Heights, Missouri
Maryland Heights, MO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Maryland Heights, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.7% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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