Santa Cruz, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 46.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $26,904 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, 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 Sonora
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher