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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 19.6% more expensive than Kenmore, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,783 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenmore, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kenmore, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kenmore, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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