Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Walla Walla, Washington


The cost of living in Walla Walla, Washington is 54.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $55,194 in Walla Walla, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walla Walla, Washington 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 Walla Walla
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Walla Walla, WA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Walla Walla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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