Chelan, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.6% more expensive than Chelan, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,787 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelan, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Chelan, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Chelan, Washington
Chelan, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Chelan, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher