Gilroy, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 17.5% more expensive than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $58,747 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Gilroy, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  17.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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