Cost of Living Calculator - Durango, Colorado vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 70.7% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $153,649 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Durango, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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