Cost of Living Calculator - Palm City, Florida vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 72.5% more expensive than Palm City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $239,716 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Palm City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Palm City, Florida
Palm City, FL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Palm City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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