Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 57.1% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $216,081 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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