Clovis, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.7% more expensive than Clovis, California.

You would need a salary of $533,188 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clovis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Clovis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Clovis, California
Clovis, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Clovis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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