Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Gainesville, Florida


The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 55.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $26,536 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Gainesville, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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