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FORT COLLINS vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
74.4%
more expensive
than Fort Collins, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$261,568
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
74.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
10.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
133.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
26.4% higher
Health
24.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% higher
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