The Woodlands, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 81.9% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,929 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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