Santa Cruz, California vs. Gulf Breeze, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Breeze, Florida is 45.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $75,744 in Gulf Breeze, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Breeze, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Gulf Breeze
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Gulf Breeze, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Gulf Breeze is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower