Salem, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 98.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $238,477 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  98.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
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  Personal
  9.5% higher
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