Arcadia, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 1.5% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $49,226 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  1.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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