Nevada City, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 51.4% more expensive than Nevada City, California.

You would need a salary of $302,827 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nevada City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Nevada City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Nevada City, California
Nevada City, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Nevada City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  51.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  7.6% lower
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