Cost of Living Calculator - Centennial, Colorado vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 51.9% more expensive than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $75,933 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Centennial, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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