Santa Cruz, California vs. Florence, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Oregon is 50.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $8,446 in Florence, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Florence
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Florence, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower