Renton, Washington vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 40.7% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,513 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Renton, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower