What is a pro or con of living in Santa Cruz, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Santa Cruz.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Cruz, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $17,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $24,553 in Santa Cruz, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 44.4% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $24,553 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.7% lower

Commute

7.7% higher

Health

15.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA

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