Telluride, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 10.2% more expensive than Telluride, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $82,634 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Telluride, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Telluride, Colorado
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
49% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Telluride, Colorado
Telluride, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Telluride, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower