Cheyenne, Wyoming vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 104.3% more expensive than Cheyenne, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $157,324 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Cheyenne, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.3% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher