Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, Maryland vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 83.2% more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $137,376 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena, MD vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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