Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 59.2% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $14,331 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher