Saratoga Springs, Utah vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 62.7% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, Utah.

You would need a salary of $81,335 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Saratoga Springs, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Saratoga Springs, Utah
Saratoga Springs, UT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher