Beaverton, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 63.2% more expensive than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,596 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Beaverton, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher