Willits, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 90.0% more expensive than Willits, California.

You would need a salary of $95,005 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Willits, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Willits, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Willits, California
Willits, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Willits, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher