Santa Maria vs Santa Cruz

Cost of living from Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA to Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,131 vs $2,264. Median home value is $790,700 vs $1,027,500. Median household income is $98,161 vs $111,093. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 108.8 vs 109.9 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $90,908 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.