Cost of Living Calculator - Yakima, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 119.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $219,053 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Yakima, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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