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Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 125.6% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $112,805 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to East Lansing, Santa Cruz is:
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  125.6% higher
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  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.6% higher
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  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
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  Personal
  7.2% higher
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