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SANTA CRUZ vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
36.4%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$78,257
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Austin
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Santa Cruz, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.4% lower
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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Food
13.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
59.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.0% higher
Commute
0.5% lower
Health
7.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.9% lower
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