Lake Isabella, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 131.8% more expensive than Lake Isabella, California.

You would need a salary of $115,891 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Isabella, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lake Isabella, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
526% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lake Isabella, California
Lake Isabella, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lake Isabella, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.8% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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