Altadena, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 1.2% more expensive than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $50,622 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Altadena, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher