Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Carson City, Nevada


The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 45.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $40,799 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Carson City
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Carson_City, NV
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Carson_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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