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SANTA CRUZ vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$28,378
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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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.2% higher
Commute
28.4% higher
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% higher
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