Pismo Beach, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 13.9% more expensive than Pismo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $56,971 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pismo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Pismo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pismo Beach, California
Pismo Beach, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pismo Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher