Sunnyvale, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 27.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $36,275 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower