Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Highlands Ranch, Colorado


The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 29.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $35,160 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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