Tigard, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 56.8% more expensive than Tigard, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $117,585 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tigard, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Tigard, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Tigard, Oregon
Tigard, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Tigard, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher