Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 76.0% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $176,040 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Towson, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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