Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Cascade, Idaho


The cost of living in Cascade, Idaho is 56.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $32,838 in Cascade, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cascade, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Cascade
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Cascade, ID
Compared to Santa Cruz, Cascade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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