Santa Cruz, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 48.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $77,396 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Personal
  7.5% higher
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