Santa Cruz, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 24.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,617 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower