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SANTA CRUZ vs. VANCOUVER
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Vancouver, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is
42.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$20,295
in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Vancouver is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
65.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.3% lower
Commute
13.0% higher
Health
16.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% higher
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