Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Milford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Milford, Massachusetts is 42.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $28,943 in Milford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Milford
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Milford, MA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Milford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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