Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial Beach, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 31.8% more expensive than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $131,802 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Imperial Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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