Lincoln City, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 99.1% more expensive than Lincoln City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $99,560 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lincoln City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lincoln City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher