Santa Cruz, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 50.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $24,570 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in United States
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Kailua (Hawaii Cnty), HI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Kailua (Hawaii Cnty) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower