Mill Valley, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 25.8% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $85,286 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  25.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  16.7% lower
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