Ellensburg, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 97.8% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,882 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ellensburg, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher