American Fork, Utah vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 78.4% more expensive than American Fork, Utah.

You would need a salary of $89,176 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in American Fork, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than American Fork, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in American Fork, Utah
American Fork, UT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to American Fork, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher