Cost of Living Calculator - Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 53.9% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,452 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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