Casper, Wyoming vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 114.7% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $160,997 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Casper, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher