Cost of Living Calculator - Lynnwood, Washington vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 47.9% more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,933 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lynnwood, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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