Santa Cruz, California vs. San Diego Country Estates, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego Country Estates, California is 26.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $44,314 in San Diego Country Estates, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego Country Estates, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in San Diego Country Estates
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. San Diego Country Estates, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, San Diego Country Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher