Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Lower Lake, California


The cost of living in Lower Lake, California is 46.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $40,136 in Lower Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lower Lake, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lower Lake
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Lower Lake, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Lower Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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