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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 67.1% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $125,330 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Naperville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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