Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Long Island, Maine


The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 37.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $18,693 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Long Island
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Long Island, ME
Compared to Santa Cruz, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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