Naples, Florida vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 83.3% more expensive than Naples, Florida.

You would need a salary of $275,000 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naples, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Naples, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Naples, Florida
Naples, FL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Naples, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower