Santa Cruz, California vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 48.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $33,283 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Cape Coral
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower