Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Idaho vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 116.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $162,540 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lewiston, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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