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


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 20.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $39,705 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Arlington
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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