Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Springfield, Oregon


The cost of living in Springfield, Oregon is 50.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $24,914 in Springfield, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Springfield
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Springfield, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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