Here is my cost of living in Santa Cruz:

Shared a Two Bedroom 1 and 1/2 Bath 1 Car Garage
$825.00 Per Person (2 total)
$ 200.00 Per Month
$ 60.00 Cell Phone /Month
$ 100.00 Gas / Month
$ 80.00 Car insurance / Repairs / Month
$ 200.00 Entertainment / Month
Health Insurance Paid By my Job

Keep in mind I am also 7 blocks from the ocean