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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 85.8% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $92,922 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Sonora, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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