Pacifica, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 8.4% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $53,143 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pacifica, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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