Cost of Living Calculator - Newport, Rhode Island vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 43.6% more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $71,807 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Newport, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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