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SANTA CRUZ vs. TAMPA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Tampa, Florida
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is
49.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$43,314
in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Tampa
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Tampa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
75.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.0% higher
Commute
1.4% higher
Health
8.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.8% lower
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