Cost of Living Calculator - Covina, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 33.5% more expensive than Covina, California.

You would need a salary of $100,148 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Covina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Covina, California
Covina, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Covina, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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