Santa Cruz, California vs. Coos Bay, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coos Bay, Oregon is 57.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $25,740 in Coos Bay, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coos Bay, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Coos Bay
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Coos Bay, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Coos Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower