Cost of Living Calculator - West Hartford, Connecticut vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 82.2% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $136,649 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to West Hartford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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