Cost of Living Calculator - Layton, Utah vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 81.4% more expensive than Layton, Utah.

You would need a salary of $136,029 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Layton, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Layton, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Layton, Utah
Layton, UT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Layton, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.4% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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