Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Paula, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 49.5% more expensive than Santa Paula, California.

You would need a salary of $112,172 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Paula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Santa Paula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Santa Paula, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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