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SANTA CRUZ vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
24.6%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$86,688
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Boston
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.6% lower
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Food
0.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
33.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
24.9% higher
Commute
19.3% higher
Health
17.9% lower
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Personal
23.5% higher
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