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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 4.5% more expensive than Cayucos, California.

You would need a salary of $78,350 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cayucos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Cayucos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Cayucos, California
Cayucos, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Cayucos, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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