Roseville, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 50.7% more expensive than Roseville, California.

You would need a salary of $134,159 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roseville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Roseville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Roseville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower