Cost of Living Calculator - Post Falls, Idaho vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 86.9% more expensive than Post Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $140,153 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Post Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Post Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Post Falls, Idaho
Post Falls, ID vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Post Falls, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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