Cost of Living Calculator - West Menlo Park, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 47.2% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $39,591 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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