Patterson, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 62.4% more expensive than Patterson, California.

You would need a salary of $81,205 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Patterson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Patterson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Patterson, California
Patterson, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Patterson, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher