Ojai, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 21.0% more expensive than Ojai, California.

You would need a salary of $60,493 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ojai, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ojai, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ojai, California
Ojai, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ojai, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher