Santa Cruz, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 32.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $40,334 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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