Santa Cruz, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 37.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $26,376 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Denver
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower