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

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 309.5% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $307,113 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
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• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
483% more expensive in Atherton
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Atherton, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
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  309.5% higher
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  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.4% higher
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  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
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  Personal
  14.5% higher
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