Newcastle, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 24.7% more expensive than Newcastle, California.

You would need a salary of $62,347 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newcastle, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Newcastle, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Newcastle, California
Newcastle, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Newcastle, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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