Santa Cruz, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 69.3% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $26,409 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher