Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 21.4% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,710 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  21.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
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  Personal
  3.3% lower
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