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SANTA CRUZ vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
55.1%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$44,865
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Lancaster is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
55.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
85.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.6% higher
Commute
18.5% lower
Health
2.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.0% lower
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