Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs St. Helena, California


The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 18.4% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $88,821 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs St. Helena, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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