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Cost of Living in Santa Cruz, CA

235.7
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$105,491
Median Income
$2,232/mo
Median Rent
$1,116,100
Median Home
61,367
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
239.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
207.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
238.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
203.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
221.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,741
est.
$1,964
est.
$2,232$2,857
est.
$3,259
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Santa Cruz with cities in the area

Capitola, CA
Very Expensive
201.6
Scotts Valley, CA
Very Expensive
230.5
Los Gatos, CA
Very Expensive
364.7
Watsonville, CA
Very Expensive
160.4
Monte Sereno, CA
Very Expensive
377.5
Saratoga, CA
Very Expensive
383.7
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