Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeside, Montana vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 59.6% more expensive than Lakeside, Montana.

You would need a salary of $79,804 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lakeside, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lakeside, Montana
Lakeside, MT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lakeside, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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