Camas, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 48.9% more expensive than Camas, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,650 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Camas, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Camas, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Camas, Washington
Camas, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Camas, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower