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SANTA CRUZ vs. LAKE ELSINORE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is
33.4%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$33,317
in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Lake Elsinore is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
33.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
58.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.3% higher
Commute
51.8% higher
Health
20.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.9% higher
Cost of Food
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