Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 19.6% cheaper than Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

You would need a salary of $40,202 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Rancho Palos Verdes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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