Cost of Living Calculator - Westford, Massachusetts vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 41.6% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $278,414 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Westford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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