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


The cost of living in Alturas, California is 61.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,190 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Alturas
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Alturas, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% lower
      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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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