Ukiah, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 72.0% more expensive than Ukiah, California.

You would need a salary of $86,010 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ukiah, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ukiah, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ukiah, California
Ukiah, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ukiah, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher