Cost of Living Calculator - New Canaan, Connecticut vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 15.7% cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,231 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to New Canaan, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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