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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 98.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,492 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Santa Cruz is:
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  98.7% higher
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  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.0% higher
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  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
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  Personal
  6.5% higher
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