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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 31.5% more expensive than Valley Stream, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,664 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Stream, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Valley Stream, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream, NY vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Valley Stream, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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