Fresno, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 97.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $98,500 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher