Santa Cruz, California vs. Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California is 16.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $41,892 in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sunnyside-Tahoe City
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Sunnyside Tahoe City, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Sunnyside Tahoe City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher