Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs St. Augustine, Florida


The cost of living in St. Augustine, Florida is 48.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $38,624 in St. Augustine, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Augustine, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in St. Augustine
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs St. Augustine, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, St. Augustine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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