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


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 27.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $54,361 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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