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What is the cost of living in Santa Cruz County, CA?

In Santa Cruz County, CA: median home value $1,015,200, median rent $2,172/month, median household income $109,266, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Housing costs vary dramatically across counties even within the same state, reflecting differences in jobs, school quality, and proximity to urban centers. The income-to-housing-cost ratio is the strongest indicator of affordability.

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In Santa Cruz County, CA: median home value $1,015,200, median rent $2,172/month, median household income $109,266, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.