Cost of Living Calculator - Baytown, Texas vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 143.7% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $219,341 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
473% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Baytown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.7% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  510.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.