Cost of Living in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$50,568
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
175.0
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is roughly 75% more expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
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Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 79
Enrollment 40,898
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 12.7%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 4
Avg In-State $6,469
Avg Out-of-State $26,178
Avg Grad Rate 60.0%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | 19,764 | $11,834 | 74.0% |
| CET-Watsonville | 149 | $0 | 68.0% |
| Cabrillo College | 9,274 | $1,104 | 38.0% |
| Five Branches University | 289 | $0 | — |