Moscow, Idaho vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 104.9% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $114,763 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Moscow, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.9% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  70.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher