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Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 55.6% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $124,466 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Santa Cruz is:
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  55.6% higher
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  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
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  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
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  Personal
  6.0% higher
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