Everett, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 60.7% more expensive than Everett, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,557 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Everett, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Everett, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Everett, Washington
Everett, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Everett, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher