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THOUSAND OAKS vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Thousand Oaks, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
22.3%
more expensive
than Thousand Oaks, California.
You would need a salary of
$61,148
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
23.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% lower
Commute
4.1% lower
Health
2.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.4% higher
Cost of Food
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