Morgan Hill, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 3.8% cheaper than Morgan Hill, California.

You would need a salary of $48,109 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgan Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Morgan Hill, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Morgan Hill, California
Morgan Hill, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Morgan Hill, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower