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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 27.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $110,217 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Santa Cruz is:
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  27.0% lower
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  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
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  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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