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


The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 33.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $177,231 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Santa Paula
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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