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SANTA CRUZ vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
13.4%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$43,292
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.2% higher
Commute
49.6% higher
Health
17.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.0% higher
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