Cost of Living Calculator - Port Ludlow, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.1% more expensive than Port Ludlow, Washington.

You would need a salary of $132,833 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Ludlow, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Port Ludlow, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Port Ludlow, Washington
Port Ludlow, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Port Ludlow, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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