Santa Cruz, California vs. Bandon, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bandon, Oregon is 50.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,484 in Bandon, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bandon, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Bandon
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Bandon, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Bandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower