Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Baltimore, Maryland


The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 55.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $44,865 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Baltimore, MD
Compared to Santa Cruz, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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