Santa Cruz, California vs. Fort Bragg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 41.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,435 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Bragg
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower