Cost of Living Calculator - Point Arena, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 54.2% more expensive than Point Arena, California.

You would need a salary of $115,625 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Arena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Point Arena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Point Arena, California
Point Arena, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Point Arena, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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