Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Dayton, Ohio


The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 65.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $12,403 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Dayton
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Dayton, OH
Compared to Santa Cruz, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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