Lehi, Utah vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 67.1% more expensive than Lehi, Utah.

You would need a salary of $125,308 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lehi, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lehi, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lehi, Utah
Lehi, UT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lehi, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher