Dallas, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 101.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $201,485 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Dallas, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower