Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Manassas, Virginia


The cost of living in Manassas, Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,975 in Manassas, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manassas, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Manassas
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Manassas, VA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Manassas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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