Concord, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 40.9% more expensive than Concord, California.

You would need a salary of $317,088 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Concord, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Concord, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Concord, California
Concord, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Concord, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower