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Cost of Living Calculator - Waukesha, Wisconsin vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 103.3% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $2,643 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Waukesha, Santa Cruz is:
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  103.3% higher
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  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.4% higher
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  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
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  Personal
  6.1% lower
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