Eugene, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 89.7% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $132,759 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Eugene, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.7% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher