Cost of Living Calculator - Prescott, Arizona vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 66.7% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $341,667 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Prescott, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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