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SANTA CRUZ vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
21.2%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$354,693
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in San Diego
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
29.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.9% higher
Commute
8.8% higher
Health
18.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% higher
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