Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Augusta, Maine


The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 59.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $20,372 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Augusta
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Augusta, ME
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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