Stephenville, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 151.5% more expensive than Stephenville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $176,082 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stephenville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Stephenville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Stephenville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.5% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher