Olathe, Kansas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 97.4% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $98,691 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Olathe, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower