Cost of Living Calculator - Ben Lomond, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 16.8% more expensive than Ben Lomond, California.

You would need a salary of $87,567 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ben Lomond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ben Lomond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ben Lomond, California
Ben Lomond, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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