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SANTA CRUZ vs. LAKE FOREST
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Lake Forest, California
The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is
19.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$60,788
in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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7.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
1.0% higher
Health
14.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% higher
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