Cost of Living Calculator - Happy Valley, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 43.3% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,655 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Happy Valley, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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