Santa Cruz, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 13.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $1 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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