Cost of Living Calculator - Darrington, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 90.5% more expensive than Darrington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,272 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darrington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Darrington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Darrington, Washington
Darrington, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Darrington, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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