Berkeley, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 14.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $64,047 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  14.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Personal
  6.2% lower
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