Santa Cruz, California vs. Ronkonkoma, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ronkonkoma, New York is 37.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $31,032 in Ronkonkoma, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ronkonkoma, New York is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ronkonkoma
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Ronkonkoma, NY
Compared to Santa Cruz, Ronkonkoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher