Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Friendship, Maine


The cost of living in Friendship, Maine is 55.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $22,162 in Friendship, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendship, Maine is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Friendship
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Friendship, ME
Compared to Santa Cruz, Friendship is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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