Cost of Living Calculator - Sweet Home, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 114.9% more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $161,167 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Sweet Home, Oregon
Sweet Home, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Sweet Home, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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