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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 110.7% more expensive than Melrose, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $158,001 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Melrose, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Melrose, Oregon
Melrose, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Melrose, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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