Cost of Living Calculator - South Boston, Virginia vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 183.8% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $212,866 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
794% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in South Boston, Virginia
South Boston, VA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to South Boston, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.8% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  960.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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