Lafayette, Colorado vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 53.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,432 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower