Cost of Living Calculator - Boise City, Idaho vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 74.7% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $131,009 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise_City, ID vs Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Boise_City, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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