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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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South San Francisco, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
6.4%
cheaper
than South San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$84,284
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
cheaper
than South San Francisco, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
10% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to South San Francisco, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
10.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.1% higher
Commute
23.8% lower
Health
7.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.7% lower
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