Cost of Living Calculator - Moses Lake, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 130.7% more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $219,189 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moses Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Moses Lake, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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