Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 87.9% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $281,833 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher