Orchard Park, New York vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 115.3% more expensive than Orchard Park, New York.

You would need a salary of $161,508 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orchard Park, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Orchard Park, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Orchard Park, New York
Orchard Park, NY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Orchard Park, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher