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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 57.1% more expensive than Kingston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $149,298 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kingston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kingston, Washington
Kingston, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kingston, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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