Santa Cruz vs Santa Maria

Cost of living from Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA to Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,264 vs $2,131. Median home value is $1,027,500 vs $790,700. Median household income is $111,093 vs $98,161. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 109.9 vs 108.8 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $89,101 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.