Wooster, Ohio vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 153.7% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $190,305 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wooster, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.7% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher