Tracy, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 37.6% more expensive than Tracy, California.

You would need a salary of $68,796 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tracy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Tracy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Tracy, California
Tracy, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Tracy, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher