Victorville, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 86.7% more expensive than Victorville, California.

You would need a salary of $218,436 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Victorville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Victorville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Victorville, California
Victorville, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Victorville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.7% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher