Reno, Nevada vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 68.2% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $100,909 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Reno, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher