Huntington Beach, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 12.7% more expensive than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $84,557 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  12.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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