Cost of Living Calculator - McMinnville, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 80.4% more expensive than McMinnville, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $135,306 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McMinnville, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than McMinnville, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in McMinnville, Oregon
Mcminnville, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Mcminnville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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