Cost of Living Calculator - Radford, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 143.7% more expensive than Radford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,353 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Radford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Radford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Radford, Virginia
Radford, VA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Radford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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