Grass Valley, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 61.3% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,188 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower