Santa Cruz, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 40.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,877 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
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  Personal
  1.5% higher
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