Vail, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 9.1% more expensive than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,528 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Vail, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
58% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Vail, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower