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


The cost of living in Alamo, California is 66.2% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $124,681 in Alamo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamo, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Alamo
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Alamo, CA
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Alamo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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