Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 148.8% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $335,850 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  565.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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