Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Marin City, California


The cost of living in Marin City, California is 15.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $42,334 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Marin City
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Marin City, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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