Oak View, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 36.3% more expensive than Oak View, California.

You would need a salary of $68,153 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Oak View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Oak View, California
Oak View, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Oak View, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher