Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 48.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $55,940 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Worcester
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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