Newport Beach, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 42.4% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $57,632 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Newport Beach, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  42.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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