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Cost of Living Calculator - The Villages, Florida vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 106.2% more expensive than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $154,635 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to The Villages, Santa Cruz is:
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  106.2% higher
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  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.9% higher
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  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% higher
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