Cost of Living Calculator - Chula Vista, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 36.3% more expensive than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $102,227 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Chula Vista, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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