Cost of Living Calculator - West Milford, New Jersey vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 71.4% more expensive than West Milford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $274,305 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Milford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than West Milford, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in West Milford, New Jersey
West Milford, NJ vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to West Milford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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