Friday Harbor, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 50.3% more expensive than Friday Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,295 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Friday Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Friday Harbor, Washington
Friday Harbor, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Friday Harbor, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower