Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 28.5% more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $321,181 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  28.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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