Red Bluff, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 110.7% more expensive than Red Bluff, California.

You would need a salary of $168,530 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Bluff, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Red Bluff, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Red Bluff, California
Red Bluff, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Red Bluff, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher