Parma, Ohio vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 149.4% more expensive than Parma, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $187,040 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parma, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Parma, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
617% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Parma, Ohio
Parma, OH vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Parma, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.4% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  636.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher