Lucerne, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 109.1% more expensive than Lucerne, California.

You would need a salary of $104,573 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lucerne, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lucerne, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lucerne, California
Lucerne, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lucerne, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher