Galt, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 58.6% more expensive than Galt, California.

You would need a salary of $79,306 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galt, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Galt, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Galt, California
Galt, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Galt, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower