Santa Cruz, California vs. San Juan Bautista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Juan Bautista, California is 17.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $41,327 in San Juan Bautista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Juan Bautista, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in San Juan Bautista
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. San Juan Bautista, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, San Juan Bautista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower