Cost of Living Calculator - Seaside, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 94.0% more expensive than Seaside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $145,536 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Seaside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Seaside, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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