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AUSTIN vs. SANTA CRUZ
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Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 57.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $588,128 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX vs Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Austin, Santa Cruz is:

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57.3% higher

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15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

146.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

0.5% higher

Health

7.5% higher

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Personal

4.1% higher

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