Cost of Living Calculator - Ripon, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 48.9% more expensive than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $101,229 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ripon, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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