Peoria, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 175.4% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $220,298 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
875% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Peoria, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  175.4% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  940.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher