Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Ludington, Michigan


The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 61.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $19,362 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Ludington
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Ludington, MI
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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