Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Bethel, Connecticut


The cost of living in Bethel, Connecticut is 37.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $47,073 in Bethel, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Bethel
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Bethel, CT
Compared to Santa Cruz, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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