Cities → Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Cost of living & highest-paying careers
The cost of living in Santa Cruz-Watsonville is 10% higher than the US national average, with an index of 109.9 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 64% above the US average.
Cost of Living
109.9
10% more expensive than the national average
Housing
164.3
64% more expensive than average
Highest-Paying Jobs in Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Natural sciences managers$202,380
Registered Nurses$170,960
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024)