What is a pro or con of living in Rio Vista, Californiacompared to Santa Cruz, California?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Rio Vista.

What salary do I need to live in Rio Vista, California copmared to Santa Cruz, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Cruz, California could decrease to $30,270 in Rio Vista, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CRUZ vs. RIO VISTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Cruz, California vs. Rio Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Vista, California is 39.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $30,270 in Rio Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rio Vista, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rio Vista
than in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, CA vs. Rio Vista, CA

Compared to Santa Cruz, Rio Vista is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Cruz, California vs. Rio Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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