Santa Cruz, California vs. Littleton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Littleton, Colorado is 32.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $33,784 in Littleton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Littleton, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Littleton
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Littleton, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Littleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher