Lake Elsinore, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 50.1% more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $75,037 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  50.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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