Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Bronx, New York


The cost of living in Bronx, New York is 27.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $36,118 in Bronx, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bronx, New York is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bronx
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Bronx, NY
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Bronx is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.1% higher
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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