Santa Cruz, California vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 44.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $21,484 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Marietta
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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