Cost of Living Calculator - Maple Valley, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 36.2% more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,159 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Maple Valley, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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