Cost of Living Calculator - Corvallis, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 86.5% more expensive than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $167,874 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Corvallis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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