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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 30.1% more expensive than West Windsor, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $97,586 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Windsor, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than West Windsor, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in West Windsor, New Jersey
West Windsor, NJ vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to West Windsor, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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