Cost of Living Calculator - Chinook, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 121.2% more expensive than Chinook, Washington.

You would need a salary of $165,919 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chinook, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Chinook, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Chinook, Washington
Chinook, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Chinook, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.8% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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