El Paso, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 148.2% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $166,150 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to El Paso, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.2% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  596.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher