Riverbank, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 71.2% more expensive than Riverbank, California.

You would need a salary of $85,576 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverbank, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Riverbank, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Riverbank, California
Riverbank, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Riverbank, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher