Indio, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 84.0% more expensive than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $217,116 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Indio, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower