Oregon City, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 53.6% more expensive than Oregon City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $76,792 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oregon City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Oregon City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Oregon City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower