Santa Cruz, California vs. St. George, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Utah is 47.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $39,730 in St. George, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Utah is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in St. George
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. St. George, UT
Compared to Santa Cruz, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower