Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Redding, California


The cost of living in Redding, California is 47.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $28,923 in Redding, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redding, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Redding
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Redding, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Redding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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