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VIRGINIA BEACH vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
97.0%
more expensive
than Virginia Beach, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$196,999
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
97.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
11.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
239.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.7% lower
Commute
12.8% higher
Health
3.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% higher
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