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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 60.4% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $120,273 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ontario, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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