Astoria, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 98.7% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $149,048 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Astoria, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher