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 $114,972 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
      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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher