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


The cost of living in Arnold, California is 41.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,287 in Arnold, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arnold, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Arnold
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Arnold, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Arnold is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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