Shasta, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 89.3% more expensive than Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $94,651 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Shasta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Shasta, California
Shasta, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Shasta, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher