Elgin, Oklahoma vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 139.4% more expensive than Elgin, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $119,706 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Elgin, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
413% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Elgin, Oklahoma
Elgin, OK vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Elgin, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.4% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher