Yorba Linda, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 10.8% more expensive than Yorba Linda, California.

You would need a salary of $110,778 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yorba Linda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Yorba Linda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Yorba Linda, California
Yorba Linda, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Yorba Linda, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower