Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 102.7% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $152,017 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Albany, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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