Cost of Living Calculator - Vale, Oregon vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 148.2% more expensive than Vale, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $186,128 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vale, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Vale, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Vale, Oregon
Vale, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Vale, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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