Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Cape Elizabeth, Maine


The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 31.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $51,560 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 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 Cape Elizabeth
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Santa Cruz, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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