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EL CERRITO vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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El Cerrito, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
2.2%
more expensive
than El Cerrito, California.
You would need a salary of
$51,105
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to El Cerrito, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
0.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
14.3% lower
Health
9.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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