Cost of Living Calculator - Westlake, Ohio vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 102.7% more expensive than Westlake, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $152,019 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Westlake, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Westlake, Ohio
Westlake, OH vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Westlake, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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