Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 63.8% more expensive than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $122,886 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Sandy, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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