Santa Cruz, California vs. Burbank, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burbank, California is 6.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $65,769 in Burbank, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burbank, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Burbank
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Burbank, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Burbank is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower