Cost of Living Calculator - Bay City, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 124.6% more expensive than Bay City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $112,307 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bay City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bay City, Oregon
Bay City, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bay City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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