Mariposa, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 85.8% more expensive than Mariposa, California.

You would need a salary of $92,922 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mariposa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Mariposa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Mariposa, California
Mariposa, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Mariposa, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  85.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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