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Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs Santa Cruz, California

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

You would need a salary of $75,933 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
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• 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:
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  1.2% higher
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  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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