What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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KAILUA (HAWAII COUNTY) vs. SANTA CRUZ
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Cost of Living Calculator - Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii vs Santa Cruz, California

Q: How much more expensive is Santa Cruz compared to Kailua (Hawaii County)?

You would need a salary of $65,102 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 30.2% more expensive than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $65,102 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Santa Cruz
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Kailua (Hawaii County), HI vs Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Kailua (Hawaii County), Santa Cruz is:

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30.2% higher

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29.9% lower

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80.1% higher

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52.5% lower

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32.7% higher

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9.5% higher

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Personal

17.0% lower

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