Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 143.1% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $316,069 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
503% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Corpus Christi, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.1% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  522.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher