Cost of Living Calculator - Brea, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 20.6% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $422,199 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Brea, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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