La Grande, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 142.3% more expensive than La Grande, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $121,131 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Grande, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than La Grande, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in La Grande, Oregon
La Grande, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to La Grande, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.3% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher