Cost of Living Calculator - Kelso, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 106.4% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $154,792 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kelso, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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