Wildomar, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 46.7% more expensive than Wildomar, California.

You would need a salary of $73,360 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wildomar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wildomar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wildomar, California
Wildomar, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wildomar, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower