Inglewood, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 27.9% more expensive than Inglewood, California.

You would need a salary of $36,837 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Inglewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Inglewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Inglewood, California
Inglewood, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Inglewood, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower