Santa Cruz, California vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 41.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $29,214 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Aurora
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.2% higher
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