Cost of Living Calculator - Troy, New York vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 120.2% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $165,179 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Troy, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  504.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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