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


The cost of living in Ross, California is 129.1% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $114,570 in Ross, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ross, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Ross
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Ross, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Ross is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.1% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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