Lake Geneva, Wisconsin vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 111.3% more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $264,148 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, WI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lake Geneva, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.3% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  397.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher