Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Imperial Beach, California


The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 24.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $56,904 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Imperial Beach
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Imperial_Beach, CA
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Imperial_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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