Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs West Linn, Oregon


The cost of living in West Linn, Oregon is 28.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $54,067,237 in West Linn, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Linn, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in West Linn
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs West Linn, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, West Linn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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