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PASADENA vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Pasadena, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
9.5%
more expensive
than Pasadena, California.
You would need a salary of
$142,384
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
11.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
28.9% lower
Health
26.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.8% higher
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