Cost of Living Calculator - Black Forest, Colorado vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 36.3% more expensive than Black Forest, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $102,227 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Forest, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Black Forest, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Black Forest, Colorado
Black Forest, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Black Forest, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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