The Dalles, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 125.1% more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $112,555 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to The Dalles, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher