Aberdeen, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 138.8% more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington.

You would need a salary of $177,704 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Aberdeen, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  517.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.4% higher
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher