Cost of Living Calculator - Solvang, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 14.9% more expensive than Solvang, California.

You would need a salary of $86,190 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solvang, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Solvang, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Solvang, California
Solvang, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Solvang, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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