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title: Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
description: LCC (Life Cycle Costing) is a cradle-to-grave method assessing total costs (investment, operation, disposal) for informed, long-term decisions.
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# [Life Cycle Costing (LCC)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/life-cycle-costing-lcc)

 Written by [one to ONE Holdings](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/author/one-to-one-holdings) | Dec 11, 2025 10:45:34 PM

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is an economic methodology used to assess the total cost of an asset or system over its life cycle. 

This **"[cradle to grave](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/cradle-to-grave)"** approach comprehensively integrates all expenditures across the asset’s entire lifespan, from initial investment and operational expenses to final disposal costs. 

LCC is vital for making sustainable, economically sound decisions, especially for long-term projects such as infrastructure and buildings. By revealing the often-hidden costs of operations and maintenance, LCC helps project owners select solutions that minimize total expenditure, maximizing value over time.

In contrast, [Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/life-cycle-assessment-lca) is an environmental management tool that quantifies the environmental impacts (e.g., carbon emissions, resource depletion) across the same lifecycle stages.

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