Cost of Living Calculator - Glendale, Arizona vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 89.3% more expensive than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $283,965 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Glendale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Glendale, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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