What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 228% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

A salary of $140,000 in Village of Clarkston, Michigan should increase to $255,975 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Village of Clarkston, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 82.8% more expensive than Village of Clarkston, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $255,975 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Village of Clarkston, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Village of Clarkston, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Village Of Clarkston, MI vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Village Of Clarkston, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

219.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

12.1% lower

Health

36.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

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Village of Clarkston, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

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