Compare: Contra Costa County vs Santa Cruz County

Contra Costa County, CA tends to be less expensive for home buyers than Santa Cruz County, CA. During the last year, Contra Costa County home values have risen by 25.8%, while Santa Cruz County home values have risen by 15.6%. The median sale price in Contra Costa County is $390,000, but the median listing price was $499,900, a 22.0% discount. Meanwhile in Santa Cruz County, the median selling price is $541,100, and the starting price had a median of $589,000, a 8.1% discount. In April, Contra Costa County home sellers managed to move 1456 houses, while Santa Cruz County saw 153 transactions.