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SANTA CRUZ vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
17.5%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$61,843
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Seattle
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.5% 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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Food
2.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.4% lower
Commute
24.4% higher
Health
19.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.9% higher
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