Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Penn Valley, California


The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 37.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $43,479 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Penn Valley
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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