Marina, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 32.2% more expensive than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $66,114 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Marina, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher