Cost of Living Calculator - West Palm Beach, Florida vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 88.4% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $94,230 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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