Rialto, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 68.3% more expensive than Rialto, California.

You would need a salary of $84,160 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rialto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Rialto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Rialto, California
Rialto, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Rialto, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher