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Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 120.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $308,000 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Rochester, Santa Cruz is:
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  120.0% higher
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  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
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  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
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  Personal
  4.0% higher
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