St. George, Utah vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 88.8% more expensive than St. George, Utah.

You would need a salary of $94,388 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. George, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than St. George, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in St. George, Utah
St. George, UT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to St. George, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.8% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher