Santa Cruz, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 40.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $89,189 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Reno
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Santa Cruz, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower