Cost of Living Calculator - Hillsborough, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 66.3% cheaper than Hillsborough, California.

You would need a salary of $16,836 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Hillsborough, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Hillsborough, California
Hillsborough, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Hillsborough, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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