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About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California is a laid-back beach city 🌊 with strong coffee culture ☕, reliable internet, and plenty of coworking-friendly spots. Digital nomads will enjoy the surf-town vibe, walkable downtown, and outdoor lifestyle 🌲. It’s best for those who want a creative, relaxed base near Silicon Valley, though housing can be pricey and seasonal crowds are common.

Through the year

Best in August (59) · now 49
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 154 mm Feb: 164 mm Mar: 144 mm Apr: 30 mm May: 17 mm Jun: 3 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 1 mm Sep: 11 mm Oct: 54 mm Nov: 89 mm Dec: 221 mm Jan: 16°C / 7°C Feb: 16°C / 7°C Mar: 16°C / 7°C Apr: 18°C / 8°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 23°C / 12°C Jul: 24°C / 13°C Aug: 25°C / 14°C Sep: 25°C / 14°C Oct: 22°C / 12°C Nov: 18°C / 9°C Dec: 16°C / 8°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.5
Internet Speed 8.4
Safety 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2
Weather 8.2
Accommodation Cost 1.8
Racial Tolerance 7.6
Female Friendly 7.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Santa Cruz
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,200.00 per month
Coworking Space $250.00 per month
Coffee $5.00 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $70.00 per month
Mobile Plan $45.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70.00 per month

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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Monterey US United States $5,600 5.7 Compare
2 San Jose US United States $6,030 6.3 Compare
3 Palo Alto US United States No data — Compare
4 San Francisco US United States $8,312 6.4 Compare

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