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California
Santa Cruz
Population 61,607
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California
Saratoga
Population 30,319
Santa Cruz, CA vs Saratoga, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Santa Cruz, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,607 | 30,319 |
| Median Household Income | $115,475 | $250,000+ |
| Median Rent | $2,452/mo | $3,500+/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,209,000 | $2,000,000+ |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 110 | 110 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 51.3% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 17% | 3.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 533 | 66 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 2,529 | 484 |
| Median AQI | 35 | 47 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 320 | 201 |
| Summer Highs | 75°F | 84°F |
| Winter Lows | 42°F | 40°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 20.4 | 20.9 |
| College Degree Rate | 57.6% | 81.1% |
| Foreign-Born % | 13.1% | 46.3% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -3.8% | -2.0% |
Santa Cruz, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent, $250,000+ for household income and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.