Santa Cruz, California vs. Sisters, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sisters, Oregon is 32.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $33,587 in Sisters, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sisters, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sisters
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Sisters, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Sisters is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower