Santa Cruz County, CA Cost of Living


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Santa Cruz cost of living score
186
More expensive
86.0% higher
than the US average
24.1% higher
than the California average
Santa Cruz Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 186, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 86.0% higher than the U.S. average and 24.1% lower than the average for California.

Santa Cruz County, CA

Housing costs in Santa Cruz?
A typical home costs $1,058,000, which is 212.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Cruz costs $3,290 per month, which is 130.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Cruz?
To live comfortably in Santa Cruz Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $202,680 for a family, and $100,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Cruz?
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, CA County is significantly higher than the US average. With a score of 186 on the Cost of Living Index, it is 86 points above the US average score of 100. This difference can be attributed to the high median house value of $1.058e+006 in the area, which is more than three times higher than the US average house value of $338,100. Residents in Santa Cruz County should plan for their budget accordingly to accommodate this higher cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta CruzCaliforniaUnited States
  186.0149.9100.0
  110.4105.1100
  109.298.3100.0
  359.3234.8100.0
  $1,058,000$733,500$338,100
  97.2%102.4%100.0%
  116.1133.1100.0
  155.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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