Montgomery, Alabama vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 163.3% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $243,516 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
902% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.3% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  980.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher