Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Boulder Creek, California


The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 21.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $59,115 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Boulder Creek
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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