Cost of Living Calculator - Norwalk, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 43.6% more expensive than Norwalk, California.

You would need a salary of $107,710 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Norwalk, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Norwalk, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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