Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 53.5% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,735 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Auburn, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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