Corte Madera, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 21.8% cheaper than Corte Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $39,090 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corte Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Corte Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Corte Madera, California
Corte Madera, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Corte Madera, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower