Cost of Living Calculator - Prineville, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 119.1% more expensive than Prineville, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $197,147 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prineville, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Prineville, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Prineville, Oregon
Prineville, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Prineville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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