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 $78,470 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
      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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher