Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Bothell, Washington


The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 18.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $73,769 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bothell
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Bothell, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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