Lubbock, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 152.2% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $282,429 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
533% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  152.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  583.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
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  Personal
  9.1% higher
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