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BERKELEY vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Berkeley, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
14.6%
cheaper
than Berkeley, California.
You would need a salary of
$128,095
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
cheaper
than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
14.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
6.9% lower
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.2% lower
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