Santa Cruz, California vs. Beaverton, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaverton, Oregon is 38.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $30,639 in Beaverton, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaverton, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Beaverton
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Beaverton, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Beaverton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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