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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 32.5% more expensive than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,253 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Edmonds, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds, WA vs Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Edmonds, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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