Visalia, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 98.9% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $99,462 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Visalia, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher