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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 1.9% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,427 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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