Helotes, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 82.7% more expensive than Helotes, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,338 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helotes, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Helotes, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Helotes, Texas
Helotes, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Helotes, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.7% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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