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SANTA_CRUZ vs. LAKEWOOD
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Lakewood, Colorado
The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is
36.2%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$31,916
in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Lakewood is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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8.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
55.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.9% higher
Commute
6.0% higher
Health
23.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.0% higher
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