Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 93.6% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $174,296 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Worcester, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  93.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.5% lower
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