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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 92.9% more expensive than Black Hawk, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $96,445 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Hawk, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Black Hawk, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Black Hawk, Colorado
Black Hawk, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Black Hawk, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.9% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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