San Francisco, California vs. Santa Cruz, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, Texas is 72.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $20,779 in Santa Cruz, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, Texas is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Santa Cruz, TX
Compared to San Francisco, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% lower
      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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% lower