Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 47.7% more expensive than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $295,356 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Castle Rock, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower