Lodi, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 72.2% more expensive than Lodi, California.

You would need a salary of $158,393 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lodi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lodi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lodi, California
Lodi, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lodi, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher