Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Middlebury, Vermont


The cost of living in Middlebury, Vermont is 52.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $35,824 in Middlebury, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlebury, Vermont is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Middlebury
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Middlebury, VT
Compared to Santa Cruz, Middlebury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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