Savannah, Georgia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 130.2% more expensive than Savannah, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $181,861 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Savannah, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Savannah, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Savannah, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% higher
      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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher