Cost of Living Calculator - Wrightwood, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 82.5% more expensive than Wrightwood, California.

You would need a salary of $182,511 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wrightwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wrightwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wrightwood, California
Wrightwood, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wrightwood, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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