Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 131.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $173,438 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.3% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  471.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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