Hood River, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 75.7% more expensive than Hood River, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,867 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hood River, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Hood River, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Hood River, Oregon
Hood River, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Hood River, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher