Murrieta, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 51.9% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $75,933 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower