Cost of Living Calculator - Daly City, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 3.4% cheaper than Daly City, California.

You would need a salary of $48,291 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Daly City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Daly City, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Daly City, California
Daly City, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Daly City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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