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LOS ANGELES vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
15.5%
more expensive
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$63,522
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
31.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.2% lower
Commute
33.2% lower
Health
21.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.0% higher
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