Santa Cruz, California vs. Cheney, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheney, Washington is 49.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $25,111 in Cheney, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheney, Washington is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Cheney
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Cheney, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Cheney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower