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COLLEGE STATION vs. SANTA CRUZ
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College Station, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
129.9%
more expensive
than College Station, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$103,475
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to College Station, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
129.9% higher
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
15.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
270.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.2% lower
Commute
57.6% higher
Health
8.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
17.8% higher
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